San Giorgio S.r.l. - shipping Agency, forwarding and logistic

What San Giorgio S.r.l. - shipping Agency, forwarding and logistic does

San Giorgio S.r.l. is an Italian shipping agency, freight forwarder, and logistics provider founded on January 1, 2006 in Venice by Capt. Nicola Ruello, a Genoa native with twelve years of seafaring experience and prior roles at two major national shipping agencies. The company operates as a regulated recommended agent (agente raccomandatario) at four major Italian ports — Venice (headquarters), Ravenna, Genoa, and Savona — handling customs, immigration, port authority, and maritime police formalities on behalf of shipping lines, ship owners, and cargo owners across liquid bulk, dry bulk, chemical, general cargo, and container segments.

The firm's service portfolio spans three transport modes (sea FCL/LCL, air via IATA-approved agent, and road transport via qualified collaborators), a dedicated superyacht assistance division covering berth reservations, VIP concierge, and provisioning, a dry and bulk cargo division, hub services for ship operators (proforma expenses, centralized invoicing, document archiving), and customs documentation. Its technology stack consists of a Google Maps-integrated container tracking system for real-time position visibility and an in-house custom manifest management system compliant with European customs regulations (operational since 2011). The company holds ISO 9001-2008 quality certification and IATA air-freight certification.

San Giorgio generates revenue through professional service fees on agency work, transaction-based forwarding commissions on multi-modal freight, and managed services for ship owners. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored by physical port presence, industry event participation (Monaco Yacht Show, Antibes Yacht Show, Fruit Logistica Berlin, Cersaie Bologna), and a worldwide correspondent network. The business is entirely bootstrapped — funded through reinvestment of approximately 50% of annual profits — with no bank financing, no external funding rounds, and a 25% minority stake retained in San Giorgio Shipping Services di Bogliasco (Genova). Headcount stands at 11–12 employees across Venice, Ravenna, Genoa, Venice Airport, and a Riyadh representative office.

Name

San Giorgio S.r.l. - shipping Agency, forwarding and logistic

Legal name

San Giorgio S.r.l.

Website

https://sangiorgioweb.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Giorgio S.r.l. is a Venice-based Italian shipping agency, freight forwarder, and logistics provider. Operating as recommended agent at Venice, Ravenna, Genoa, and Savona ports, it serves shipping lines, ship owners, yacht operators, and commodity traders across sea, air, and land transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Shipping Agency and Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Port Agents & Ground Handling Services (THAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Shipping agency services
• International freight forwarding
• Port logistics services
• Maritime customs clearance
• Yacht port assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Marghera - Venice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Shipping Agency Services: Port agency services as recommended agents (agenti raccomandatari) handling all formalities with port, customs, immigration, and maritime police authorities in Venice, Ravenna, Genova, and Savona.
2. International Freight Forwarding: Sea, land, and air freight forwarding services for import and export of all types of products. Handles FCL & LCL shipments with established relationships with major shipping lines.
3. Dry & Bulk Cargo Division: Handling of dry bulk commodities including grains, petcoke, cement, fertilizers, coal, chemical products, minerals, steel pipes, alumina, bagged and agricultural products.
4. Yacht Services: Comprehensive superyacht assistance including berth reservations, immigration and customs clearance, VIP concierge services, provisioning, technical coordination, and itinerary planning.
5. Hub Services: Port services hub including proforma expenses, online data access, centralized invoicing, bank transfer control, and document archiving for ship owners and operators.
6. Air Cargo Services: Express air freight services for import and export via IATA-certified agent, with competitive rates and professional cargo management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Giorgio S.r.l. operates as a recommended shipping agent (agenti raccomandatari) at the Italian ports of Venice, Ravenna, Genoa, and Savona, handling all port, customs, immigration, and maritime police formalities on behalf of ship owners and operators. The company also delivers international freight forwarding across sea (FCL/LCL), air (IATA-certified), and land transport modes, complemented by dedicated superyacht port assistance and dry/bulk cargo handling services.

Product overview

San Giorgio S.r.l. operates as a unified shipping agency and international forwarding platform offering integrated services across maritime, air, and land transport. The core offering consists of shipping agency representation (at ports of Venice, Ravenna, Genoa, and Savona), maritime shipping (FCL/LCL), air freight (IATA-approved), truck transport, and dedicated yacht services. Supporting divisions include the Linear Division for commercial/marketing services, Dry & Bulk Cargo Division for bulk commodities, Hub Services for port expense management, and a Cargo Tracking System with Google Maps integration. All services are unified under one company founded in 2006, with branches in Venice (headquarters), Ravenna, Genoa, and Venice Marco Polo Airport. The company serves import/export clients worldwide with correspondent networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shipping Agency Services Recommended shipping agent (agenti raccomandatari) services at the Italian ports of Venice, Ravenna, Genoa, and Savona, handling customs procedures, port authority liaison, immigration, maritime health authorities, and comprehensive ship services for vessel owners and operators.
• Maritime Shipping Services Maritime freight forwarding through established relationships with major shipping companies for FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) traffic worldwide, including container tracking.
• Air Freight Services Express air freight services for import and export using approved IATA agents for competitive rates, with professional cargo management to and from Italy via Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Truck Transport Services Land/road transport services via a network of qualified collaborators covering national and European territories, with emphasis on punctuality, continuous cargo monitoring, insurance coverage, and customs consultation.
• Yacht Services Dedicated superyacht services including berth reservations, immigration and customs procedures, VIP concierge services, itinerary planning, technical assistance coordination, bunker services, and provisions for guests and crew throughout the Mediterranean.
• Dry & Bulk Cargo Division Dry and bulk cargo handling including dry bulk (grain, petcoke, cement, fertilizers, coal, chemicals, minerals), component cargo (steel pipes, alumina, bagged goods, agricultural products), and unified cargo management.
• Linear Division Services Commercial and marketing services for linear shipping including cargo coordination, port operations supervision, booking management, rate negotiation, multimodal transport coordination, and consolidated billing.
• Hub Services Port services hub providing proforma expense management, online data access, centralized invoicing, bank transfer and currency exchange monitoring, and document archiving for ship owners and operators.
• Cargo Tracking System Container tracking system integrated with Google Maps enabling real-time container position tracking, departure port identification, and transit time monitoring across ports for shipping lines and cargo owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Container shipping volume increased 13% in 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Costa CrocierecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2012Partnership for shipping container reefer and dry cargo to Costa cruise ships worldwide. Destinations include Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Fremantle, Port Louis, and Aqaba. Services enabled by Costa Logistics and San Giorgio's professional operations in the sector.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationIATA-certified agent status enables competitive air freight rates for import and export cargo, with professional and efficient cargo management at Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• San Giorgio Shipping Services di Bogliasco (Genova)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany holds 25% ownership stake in this Genoa-based shipping services company. The stake was retained after diverging from other partners to establish independent operations in Genoa.
• Taha Siraj (Riyadh Representative)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Mr. Taha Siraj who established San Giorgio's forwarding office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Active in logistics and forwarding agency operations with potential for shipping business expansion.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inchcape Shipping Services: Global port agency and maritime services provider operating at ports worldwide. Directly comparable service portfolio focused on port agency, husbandry, and shipowner representation.
• Fratelli Cosulich: Historic Italian shipping agency, freight forwarder, and bunker services provider operating across Italian ports. Most directly comparable to San Giorgio in size, geography, and integrated agency-plus-forwarding model.
• GAC Group: Global shipping, logistics, and marine services provider with port agency operations across multiple countries. Comparable as a multi-port shipping agency offering integrated freight forwarding and customs services.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Global maritime services group providing ship management, port agency, and maritime logistics. Comparable in port agency and integrated maritime service offerings, though significantly larger and more diversified.
• Banchero Costa: Italian shipbroker and shipping agency with similar multi-port Italian presence and shipowner representation. Operates as port agents and brokers across Mediterranean, similar customer profile to San Giorgio.
• V.Group (V.Ships): Global maritime services company providing ship management and crew services. Comparable in serving ship owners with port-call support and maritime operational services, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong European and Mediterranean presence. Provides similar ocean/air freight forwarding and customs services but at significantly larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive ocean, air, and road forwarding capabilities including customs brokerage. Comparable service lines but operates at vastly greater scale with proprietary digital platforms.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering ocean, air, and road freight plus customs services. Overlaps with San Giorgio's forwarding and customs brokerage offering but at global scale.

Regional players

• Grimaldi Group: Italian-headquartered shipping group operating ro-ro, container, and car carrier services with Mediterranean port operations. Comparable geographic focus but vertically integrated as a carrier rather than agent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sangiorgioweb

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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